The body then begins to cool. At the moment of death, the muscles relax completelyâa condition called primary flaccidity.. The muscles then stiffen, perhaps due to coagulation of muscle proteins or a shift in the muscle's energy containers (ATP-ADP), into a condition known as rigor mortis. All of the body's muscles are affected. Rigor mortis begins within two to six hours of death, starting with the eyelids, neck, and jaw.
But his appearance on this list could explain why he left his seat for the better paying gig at Heritage, where the previous president had a salary of more than $1 million, the group's tax filings show. By comparison, the salary of a U.S. Senator is set at $174,000.
That, too, is wrong. Salaries and benefits of members of the U.S. Congress have been the source of taxpayer unhappiness and myths over the years. Here are some facts for your consideration. As of 2015, the base salary for all rank-and-file members of the U.S. House and Senate is $174,000 per year, plus benefits. Salaries have not been increased since 2009. Compared to private-sector salaries, the salaries of members of Congress is lower than many mid-level executives and managers. Rank-and-File Members: The current salary (2017) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.